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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1930
Page
6
A 1920 Sunday excerpt reflects on avoiding foolish questions and urges humility in love quarrels citing scripture II Timothy 2 28 and a Sir Walter Scott maxim about the party loving most admitting fault.
The letter discusses proposed state constitution amendment to replace uniform taxation with class based ad valorem rules. It quotes the current Article 5 Section 3 and the proposed text, arguing real estate and personal property are not taxed at true value. It notes counties and cities have varied rates and cites the potential to classify property for taxation, with income exemptions up to six percent and specified deductions. It also mentions a safety conference led by Industrial Commissioner T. A. Wilson and the broader goal of reducing workplace hazards.
A devastating Friday night fire destroyed Raleigh's city auditorium, leaving the state capital without a venue for large assemblies. The building's spacious interior was its defining feature though it lacked architectural beauty. With only walls left, Raleigh may not rebuild, and the loss removes a key state meeting space.
The Italian wedding of Princess Giovanna was disrupted by a hail storm as crowds struggled with umbrellas and the princess's attire. The piece recalls similar rain at President Hoover's inauguration and notes Clemenceau’s wish for bad weather at his funeral.
The workmen s compensation act passed by North Carolina lawmakers aims at fair treatment of industrial injuries and streamlines the process. It notes limited complaints and suggests a statewide safety conference next month could benefit from the act as a byproduct.
A reporter recounts the Oberammergau Passion Play day from dawn to closing tableau. The seven hour event unfolds in a semi outdoor theater with a roofed audience area and open chorus space. Actors travel by bicycle at dawn and the crowd gathers for an intricate three part drama grounded in 1654 vows and plague lore. The cast includes Alois Lang as Christ, Guido Mayr as Judas, Hans Lang as John and Hugo Rutz as Caiaphas with notable tableaux and authentic costumes enhancing the historic staging.
A reader letter discusses site options for a new Post Office in High Point. Inspectors ask questions but show no declared preference, with focus on the junior high school lot versus North Main and Church streets. The writer urges using city and church lots, condemning influence of private ownership on funding for the school building.
A heartfelt tribute recalls Fred Ingram Jr a fine young man admired in the community. The poem speaks of his service in uniform scout honors and noble character urging forward a hopeful future inspired by his endeavors and influence.
Thomasville North Carolina October 20 1930 a letter from Mr Kesler extols J Walter Lambeth of Thomasville as Democratic nominee for the Seventh District to succeed the late W C Hammer. Kesler praises Lambeth as a capable young leader with state legislative service and notable mayoral tenure emphasizing his courage integrity and civic progress.
A series note explains High Point city charter tax provisions as vague outdated and impractical. It argues sections 28 and 29 are confiscatory and mishandled with delayed listings and sales and calls for clear modern tax machinery to prevent financial peril.
The Enterprise and a Southern Newspaper Publishers Association official fault heavy coverage of ball sports and urge more space for hunting and fishing. The piece argues readers show far more interest in fishing trips and hunting adventures than tennis or similar events. It invites following Fisher on a trout trip in a North Carolina stream.
Fisher battles trout through the quarter with steady casts and careful line control. After exchanges and near misses, Fisher finally hauls in the fish weighing three and a quarter pounds to end the match.
A brief reflection on the challenge of rising from bed as winter mornings feel unusually harsh and motivating a slower start to daily routines. The piece conveys shared human fatigue and the pull of a warm current of comfort.
A reader laments freezing ears in winter and rejects hats and prayer as ineffective. The writer asks a benevolent reader to knit pear muffs and mail them to care of the Enterprise, seeking a generous act to ease this personal curse.
A compact list of phrases and social annoyances, including late night cat noises, roosters at dawn, door slams, casual compliments, and canned questions about sunsets and hair. It notes social plans, musical interjections, and a playful sports score fragment.
A fragment reflecting continual rain soaking footwear and clothes, while the speaker laments heartbreak and distrust in a love affair. The mood is somber, with emphasis on weather as a metaphor for emotional turmoil.
The first 22 railroads reporting September operations show net operating income of 30.67 million dollars, down 15.4 percent from 36.27 million a year earlier. Yet September income rises 8.1 percent from August 28.26 million in the same roads.
The latest census reports Canada’s population above 8,788,500. Officials note growth across provinces and regions, with Ontario and Quebec among the most populous. Details show year by year increases and demographic shifts.
The columnist observes Thomasville from a train and admires its layout, noting rail lines and a parallel highway. He then recounts seeing a tired mother with a child, unsure of work prospects in Winston-Salem, and ponders whether society should help those in need or pass by. He ends with a moral riddle about moving finger and judgment.
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